Highlight • Lake
Fontanillis Lake
Hiking
5.0
(5)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Desolation Wilderness
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Caro "Bandit"
July 21, 2022
Hiking
Fontanillis Lake stretches along the PCT for quite a while with the trail following its shoreline. So enjoy the panoramic alpine scenery!
🕊️ 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒓
December 7, 2016
Hiking
Only 5 miles into Desolation Wilderness from the Eagle Falls trailhead at Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay, Fontanillis and Dicks lakes offer forested shorelines with secluded campsites and excellent fishing.
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Chloé Perceval
January 21, 2022
Hiking
This is a very typical alpine lake in Desolation Wilderness. The setting is magnificent.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Fontanillis Lake
12
hikers
28.9km
09:28
1,540m
1,040m
This difficult 17.9-mile hike from Eagle Falls Trailhead explores the Desolation Wilderness, visiting Middle Velma, Dicks, and Susie Lake.
Hard
5.0
(7)
66
hikers
18.8km
06:20
780m
780m
Hike the challenging 11.7-mile Fontanillis Lake loop via Eagle Falls Trail, gaining 2565 feet through Desolation Wilderness.
Hard
9
hikers
21.2km
06:33
800m
800m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hard
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Elevation 2,520 m
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